Tributes and messages of condolence continue to pour in for former Blue Bulls and Springboks wing Cornal Hendricks.
The 37-year-old was believed to have suffered a heart attack. He had been diagnosed some time ago with a heart ailment, which at times prevented him from playing.
Cornal Hendricks dies at 37
Hendricks made his Springbok debut in 2014 and went on to earn 12 Test appearances in which he scored five tries. After the news of his passing broke out, many rugby fans took to social media to pay their tribute to the former Boks star, including the Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie.
“Rest in perfect peace Cornal Hendricks, you have made your mark by inspiring many. Death be not proud,” he said.
“RIP Cornal Hendriks! Son of Paarl! Sad day for rugby! Thoughts and Prayers with his family,” tweeted @CaptSpringbok.
Tributes pour in for Hendricks
“Terribly sad to hear of the passing of Cornal Hendricks at 37 years old. A true fighter, who retired at 27 due to a heart condition that cut his Springbok career short. Only to emerge in the professional scene once again in his 30’s – playing for the Bulls, Boland and SA ‘A’,” tweeted @AnalystGus.
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